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Meeting — Thu 29 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT

Meetings · Thu, 29 OctCasino (NSW)Change

Race 7 — Ballina Boxing Day Races Plate (C2) 1400m · jumps

Race notes

  • CL2-SW,Class 2
  • SOFT5
  • Fine
  • 6 runners

Shortest win price

Stern Dispute (3)

3.20

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

  • 1Airhawk

Midfield

  • 3Stern Dispute

Offpace

  • 10So Sain
  • 2Spicy Wings

Onpace

  • 6Lennystar

Leader

  • 4Sunset Trail
  • Airhawk · Positive

    Fast Finisher

    Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start

  • Spicy Wings · Positive

    Jockey ROI

    Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 35% in Last 100 Rides

  • Stern Dispute · Positive

    Fast Finisher

    Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start

  • Sunset Trail · Positive

    Jockey ROI

    Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 43% in Last 100 Rides

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace
1AirhawkJ: Ben Looker·T: Ethan Ensby659kg6 5 3 1 14: 2-0-1$3.90$1.90

Career

4: 2-0-1

Rating · IRD

80

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey100%
  • Trainer20%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed20%
  • Rating60%
  • Closing Speed100%

Record

  • First-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Second-up

    1: 0-0-1

  • Third-up

    1: 1-0-0

  • Fourth-up

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track Lismore

    2: 1-0-1

  • Track Grafton

    2: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1206m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1310m

    1: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1400m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Going Heavy

    1: 1-0-0

  • Going Soft

    3: 1-0-1

Last starts

  1. 1Grafton1400m13 Oct 2026 · CL1 · HEAVY8-2.09
  2. 1Lismore1526m25 Sept 2026 · CTRY MDN · SOFT5-1.34
  3. 3Lismore1310m10 Sept 2026 · CTRY MDN · SOFT53.2L
  4. 5Grafton1206m29 Aug 2026 · MDN · SOFT51L
  5. 6Casino1000m8 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)5.7L

Insights

  • Fast Finisher

    Positive

    Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start

  • Trainer Career

    Negative

    Trainer Career S/R is 7%

  • Trainer A2E

    Negative

    Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 40%

  • Maps Well

    Positive

    Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 10%

  • Consecutive Wins

    Positive

    Has strung together a few races in a row

  • Lightly Raced

    Positive

    Limited race experience but shown potential

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

  • Racing Strongly

    Positive

    Racing in great shape

Comments

AAP

Won after racing back and let down powerfully in rain affected going at Grafton over this journey. Trained on track but awkwardly drawn. Keep safe.

ILB

Finished well when winning last run at Grafton on a heavy track and promising career start. On a winning streak the last 2 runs. Will be hitting the line strongly. Watch the betting.

RP

Won by 2l (Grafton) when Doingiteasy and So Sain were behind him 16 days ago in a handicap; winner of two of his four runs to date and goes for a hat-trick today; every chance.

RSIS

Dashed home to win last start at Grafton and promising career start. Keeping a perfect win record the last 2 runs. Displays good finishing pace. Follow the money.

2Spicy WingsJ: Jett Newman·T: M J Dunn559kg5 1 9 6 912: 2-1-3$9.00$3.40

Career

12: 2-1-3

Rating · IRD

90

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey100%
  • Trainer60%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
  • Early Speed20%
  • Rating60%
  • Closing Speed80%

Record

  • First-up

    2: 1-0-0

  • Second-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Third-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Fourth-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Ballina

    3: 0-1-1

  • Track Gold Coast

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Ipswich

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1015m

    1: 0-1-0

  • Distance 1200m

    3: 1-0-1

  • Distance 1310m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Good

    6: 1-1-3

  • Going Heavy

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Soft

    5: 1-0-0

Last starts

  1. 9Gold Coast1200m17 Oct 2026 · CL4 · SOFT77.21L
  2. 6Lismore1310m25 Sept 2026 · Benchmark 58 · SOFT52.2L
  3. 9Grafton1400m7 Sept 2026 · BM66 · GOOD44.3L
  4. 1Murwillumbah1200m21 Aug 2026 · CL1 · SOFT5-1.2
  5. 5Deagon1050m4 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)4.8L
  6. 7Grafton956m24 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(3)4.5L
  7. 6Ipswich1710m6 Mar 2026 · BM60 · SOFT63L
  8. 4Coffs Harbour1600m15 Feb 2026 · BM66 · HEAVY84.5L

Insights

  • Jockey ROI

    Positive

    Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 35% in Last 100 Rides

  • Jockey Booking

    Positive

    Jett Newman 32% above market expected in L100 Rides

  • Trainer A2E

    Negative

    Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 20%

  • Maps Well

    Positive

    Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 8%

  • Well beaten LS

    Negative

    Not competitive last run

  • Well Placed

    Positive

    Drops back to a suitable class

  • Up In Weight

    Negative

    Goes up 5kg weight here

Comments

AAP

Ridden back and never a factor at Gold Coast. Capable of better.

ILB

Lacklustre showing when 9th last run at Gold Coast. Should improve here and dropping in class. Has to cope with a weight increase. Competitive type.

RP

Came home ninth, beaten 7l, in a handicap at Gold Coast two weeks ago; a few rivals look in good form so looks risky.

RSIS

Below par when 9th last start at Gold Coast. Can make a comeback and up against a less competitive field. Has more weight to carry. Has strong claims.

3Stern DisputeJ: Benjamin Osmond·T: K A Lees259kg7 5 2 9 17: 2-0-1$3.20$1.60

Career

7: 2-0-1

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey40%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating60%
  • Closing Speed100%

Record

  • First-up

    2: 0-0-1

  • Second-up

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track Grafton

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track Wyong

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Gosford

    1: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1212m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1300m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1312m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Going Good

    2: 0-0-0

  • Going Soft

    5: 2-0-1

Last starts

  1. 1Grafton1410m29 Sept 2026 · BM58 · SOFT6-0.29
  2. 9Coffs Harbour1212m3 Sept 2026 · CL1 · GOOD44.8L
  3. 2Gosford1000m18 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(8)0.3L
  4. 5Newcastle800m3 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)2.8L
  5. 7Port Macquarie1500m26 Apr 2026 · BM58 · SOFT79.1L
  6. 5Wyong1300m4 Apr 2026 · CL1 · SOFT63.3L
  7. 1Newcastle850m24 Mar 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)-0.2
  8. 8Tamworth1400m2 Mar 2026 · CL1 · GOOD45.7L

Insights

  • Fast Finisher

    Positive

    Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start

  • Profitable Trainer

    Positive

    Stable runners going at 19% POT in L100 Runners

  • Slow Early LS

    Negative

    Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg

  • Solid Run LS

    Positive

    Won last start

  • Draw Suits

    Positive

    Well drawn inside

  • Well Placed

    Positive

    Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Fresh. Handy and dug deep to win at Grafton when second-up. Prefers better than heavy. Stripping fitter, can again play a role.

ILB

Dashed home to win last start at Grafton and has a good draw. Proven performer on a soft track. Will go close here.

RP

Landed a narrow success in a handicap at Grafton last month; in with a shout.

RSIS

Rounded them up when winning last start at Grafton and will try to take advantage of the stall. Will relish the track conditions. Will be there at the business end.

4Sunset TrailJ: Luke Rolls·T: Stephen & Jordan Lee459kg4 1 4 2 17: 2-1-0$3.60$1.80

Career

7: 2-1-0

Rating · IRD

93

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey100%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating60%
  • Closing Speed60%

Record

  • First-up

    2: 0-0-0

  • Second-up

    1: 1-0-0

  • Third-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Grafton

    3: 1-1-0

  • Track Lismore

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track Sha Tin

    2: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1536m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1600m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1400m

    3: 0-0-0

  • Going Firm

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Good

    2: 0-0-0

  • Going Soft

    3: 2-1-0

Last starts

  1. 1Lismore1536m18 Oct 2026 · CTRY CL1 · SOFT7-2.27
  2. 2Grafton1410m29 Sept 2026 · BM58 · SOFT60.29L
  3. 4Grafton1600m7 Sept 2026 · CL1 · GOOD42.4L
  4. 1Grafton1430m18 Aug 2026 · MDN · SOFT6-0.1
  5. 4Pakenham Synthetic1000m7 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · SYNTHETIC2.2L
  6. 8Pakenham Synthetic1400m22 June 2026 · MDN-SW · SYNTHETIC5.1L
  7. 13Sha Tin1400m7 Sept 2025 · 3UP RTG60-40 CLASS 4 · GOOD418.3L
  8. 4Sha Tin1200m22 Aug 2025 · Barrier Trial · GOOD6.5L

Insights

  • Jockey ROI

    Positive

    Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 43% in Last 100 Rides

  • Jockey Booking

    Positive

    Luke Rolls 59% above market expected in L100 Rides

  • Hot Jockey

    Positive

    Luke Rolls in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 59%

  • Early Splits

    Positive

    Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit

  • Solid Run LS

    Positive

    Won last start

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

All honours in the small field at Lismore. Has speed. Soft tick, heavy query. Well placed to run another big race.

ILB

Led from start to finish to win by a margin of 2 1/4L last time at Lismore and form has been improving over recent runs. Should progress and will be close.

RP

Got the job done by just over 2l at Lismore 11 days ago in a handicap; likely to be a threat.

RSIS

Assumed control from the start when winning by 2 1/4L last start at Lismore and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Should race on the pace. Tough competitor.

5DoingiteasyScratched3––––

Career

9: 1-2-2

Rating · IRD

20

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey60%
  • Trainer60%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating100%
  • Closing Speed80%

Record

  • First-up

    3: 0-0-1

  • Second-up

    2: 0-1-0

  • Third-up

    2: 0-1-1

  • Fourth-up

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track Grafton

    3: 0-1-1

  • Track Lismore

    2: 0-1-0

  • Track Casino

    1: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1200m

    3: 0-0-2

  • Distance 1300m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1310m

    1: 0-1-0

  • Going Soft

    3: 0-1-0

  • Going Good

    4: 1-0-1

  • Going Heavy

    2: 0-1-1

Last starts

  1. 2Grafton1400m13 Oct 2026 · CL1 · HEAVY82.09L
  2. 2Lismore1310m25 Sept 2026 · Benchmark 58 · SOFT50.86L
  3. 4Grafton1200m7 Sept 2026 · BM58 · GOOD41.6L
  4. 5Beaudesert1050m27 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)3.9L
  5. 4Gold Coast1000m21 Apr 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)3.1L
  6. 3Beaudesert900m19 Mar 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)0.6L
  7. 5Doomben1660m29 Oct 2025 · CL1 · SOFT73L
  8. 1Murwillumbah1550m14 Oct 2025 · MDN-SW · GOOD4-1.7

Insights

  • Track Exp

    Positive

    Knows this track well

Comments

ILB

Displayed good finishing speed when 2nd last start at Grafton on a heavy surface. Looking sharp on the track since coming back from a break.

RP

Producing consistent form; behind Airhawk in a handicap at Grafton two weeks ago.

RSIS

Managed to run into 2nd beaten by 2L last start at Grafton. In good shape since returning from a break.

6LennystarJ: Jason Taylor·T: Allan Chau157kg2 2 11 9 119: 2-2-3$4.80$2.25

Career

19: 2-2-3

Rating · IRD

70

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey40%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed60%

Record

  • First-up

    4: 1-0-1

  • Second-up

    2: 0-0-0

  • Third-up

    2: 0-0-0

  • Fourth-up

    1: 0-0-1

  • Track Kyneton

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Gold Coast

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Moe

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1200m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1260m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1300m

    2: 0-0-0

  • Going Good

    9: 0-0-2

  • Going Heavy

    2: 0-1-0

  • Going Soft

    4: 1-1-0

Last starts

  1. 1Lismore1320m18 Oct 2026 · Benchmark 58 · SOFT7-3.87
  2. 9Ipswich1350m16 July 2026 · F&M 0 - 58 · GOOD49.8L
  3. 11Gold Coast1400m4 July 2026 · 0 - 58 · GOOD49.1L
  4. 2Beaudesert1400m26 June 2026 · F&M 0 - 58 · SOFT70.2L
  5. 2Beaudesert1400m12 June 2026 · 0 - 58 · HEAVY101.58L
  6. 4Beaudesert1400m23 May 2026 · BM55 · SOFT61.65L
  7. 7Sunshine Coast Poly Track1100m17 May 2026 · 0 - 58 · SYNTHETIC3.1L
  8. 7Ballina1260m11 Apr 2026 · CL1 · SOFT59.9L

Insights

  • Hot J/T Combo

    Positive

    Combo are out performing market expectations by 159%

  • Trainer ROI

    Positive

    Runners from this stable currently going at 12% POT in L100 Runners

  • Early Splits

    Positive

    Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit

  • Margin LS

    Positive

    Won by a big margin last start

  • Drawn In

    Positive

    Suited drawn down low

  • Well Placed

    Positive

    Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Led and in control from go to whoa at Lismore first up. Drawn to effect. Among the dangers again.

ILB

Made all to win by close to 4L last run at Lismore and drawn well. Displays good tactical speed. Best to watch and see.

RP

Returned to winning ways in a handicap (Lismore) 11 days ago; despite that Lismore success, has some questions to answer.

RSIS

Set the tempo when winning by almost 4L last start at Lismore and can save some energy from the stall. Has good tactical pace and will be nicely positioned.

7Oakfield MontanaScratched5––––

Rating · IRD

20

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey20%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed80%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed20%

Insights

  • Backup

    Positive

    Racing again inside one week

Comments

AAP

Backing up quickly. Finished a long way from the action (Bm60) at Gold Coast Poly. On pacer. Others with stronger claims.

ILB

On a quick turnaround. Folded up in the straight when 10th last time at Gold Coast Poly.

RSIS

On a short back up. Couldn't stay in touch when 10th last time at Gold Coast Poly.

8PiplupScratched2––––

Rating · IRD

20

Figures

  • Jockey50%
  • Trainer20%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
  • Early Speed50%
  • Rating50%
  • Closing Speed80%

Comments

ILB

Looked flat when 9th last time at Ballina but gets a favourable gate.

RSIS

Basic showing when 9th last time at Ballina but can find a nice position from the draw.

9SorrentiScratched7––––

Career

7: 1-2-3

Rating · IRD

20

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey20%
  • Trainer60%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating80%
  • Closing Speed100%

Record

  • First-up

    2: 0-2-0

  • Second-up

    1: 0-0-1

  • Third-up

    1: 1-0-0

  • Fourth-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Coffs Harbour

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track Eagle Farm

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Ballina

    1: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1200m

    2: 0-1-1

  • Distance 1250m

    1: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1400m

    2: 0-0-1

  • Going Good

    5: 1-2-1

  • Going Heavy

    1: 0-0-1

  • Going Soft

    1: 0-0-1

Last starts

  1. 3Gold Coast1400m10 Oct 2026 · CL1 · GOOD41.72L
  2. 8Eagle Farm1400m23 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD44.11L
  3. 1Coffs Harbour1412m3 Sept 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · GOOD4-0.8
  4. 3Ballina1250m11 Aug 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · HEAVY101.4L
  5. 2Grafton1125m24 July 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD32.4L
  6. 4Murwillumbah900m1 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial5.3L
  7. 3Murwillumbah1200m28 Aug 2025 · Maiden · SOFT70.8L
  8. 2Ipswich1200m14 Aug 2025 · MDN-SW · GOOD40.6L

Insights

  • Jockey Booking

    Negative

    Less suitable jockey engaged

  • Hot J/T Combo

    Positive

    Combo are out performing market expectations by 69%

  • Trainer Recent

    Negative

    Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 20%

  • Maps Well

    Positive

    Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 8%

  • Early Sectionals

    Negative

    Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace

  • Ran On Hard LS

    Positive

    Ran on well last start

  • Well Placed

    Positive

    Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Put in a long run from the back at Gold Coast over this journey. Profiles well.

ILB

Zipped home into 3rd last run at Gold Coast. Jockey Brandon Lerena and trainer Matthew Dunn have shared plenty of success together. Has run into the money regularly this preparation.

RP

On the premises when third of eight at Gold Coast 19 days ago in a handicap.

RSIS

Put in a competitive run when placing 3rd last start at Gold Coast. Jockey Brandon Lerena and trainer Matthew Dunn are usually competitive together. In top racing shape recently.

10So SainJ: Violet Soulsby·T: Ethan Ensby355kg2 3 5 1 820: 1-4-2$26.00$6.00

Career

20: 1-4-2

Rating · IRD

72

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey20%
  • Trainer20%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
  • Early Speed80%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed80%

Record

  • First-up

    4: 0-0-0

  • Second-up

    3: 0-0-0

  • Third-up

    3: 0-2-0

  • Fourth-up

    3: 0-1-1

  • Track Hawkesbury

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Murwillumbah

    1: 0-1-0

  • Track Grafton

    6: 0-3-1

  • Distance 1000m

    3: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1400m

    2: 0-1-0

  • Distance 1526m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Good

    12: 1-1-2

  • Going Heavy

    3: 0-1-0

  • Going Soft

    5: 0-2-0

Last starts

  1. 8Grafton1400m13 Oct 2026 · CL1 · HEAVY86.49L
  2. 1Ballina1590m4 Oct 2026 · MDN · GOOD3-0.35
  3. 5Lismore1526m25 Sept 2026 · CTRY MDN · SOFT56.17L
  4. 3Grafton1700m7 Sept 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · GOOD41.4L
  5. 2Grafton1410m29 Aug 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT50.2L
  6. 2Murwillumbah1550m21 Aug 2026 · CTRY MDN · SOFT52.9L
  7. 6Casino1300m8 Aug 2026 · MDN · GOOD46.6L
  8. 6Grafton1006m12 July 2026 · Maiden · GOOD48L

Insights

  • Trainer Recent

    Negative

    Camp struggling with S/R just 7%

  • Cold J/T Combo

    Negative

    Combo are losing -60% POT in their L100 Races

  • Trainer A2E

    Negative

    Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 40%

  • Maps Well

    Positive

    Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 8%

  • Slow Early LS

    Negative

    Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg

  • Needs To Imp

    Negative

    Finished towards the tail last start

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Settled back and didn't figure in choppy conditions over this distance in the Hcp (C1) at Grafton. Hard to warm to.

ILB

Started at $21.00 and moderate showing when 8th last start at Grafton. Place hope.

RP

Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; beaten a fair way when eighth at Grafton 16 days ago in a handicap; easy to oppose as running in what looks to be a hot race.

RSIS

Started 20/1 and not up to scratch when 8th last run at Grafton.

Odds correct as at . Odds can change.